Kristaps Dārgais

Kristaps Dārgais (born 9 August 1990 in Ogre, Latvia) is a Latvian professional basketball player and a professional dunker. He is currently playing for BK Ogre at both forward positions.

Kristaps Dārgais
No. 21 BK Ogre
PositionSmall forward / power forward
LeagueLatvian-Estonian Basketball League
Personal information
Born (1990-08-09) 9 August 1990
Ogre, Latvia
NationalityLatvian
Listed height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight223 lb (101 kg)
Career information
Playing career2011–present
Career history
2011–2013Latvian University
2013–2015BK Valmiera
2015–2017BK Barons
2017–presentBK Ogre
Career highlights and awards
  • LatEst BL regular season MVP 2022
  • 5x LBL All Star Game
  • 6x LBL All Star Game Slam Dunk winner

He has been a professional dunker and part of dunker program Dunk Elite. Dargais is a five time Latvian Basketball League All Star game participant. He's a six time LBL All Star Game Slam Dunk contest winner, FIBA 3x3 Slam Dunk kontest winner in 2013 and multiple time winner of various slam dunk contests around the world. Dargais has been a multiple contestant and a winner of one of the greatest slam dunk contests in a world Kings of Air.

Dargais was named the regular season MVP of 2021–22 Latvian–Estonian Basketball League.

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